More Than a Secretary (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1936, More Than a Secretary is a comedy and romance film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 77 minutes. “It's Howlarious!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the co-owner of a secretarial school visits a magazine editor to find out why he runs through secretaries, she's mistaken for an applicant. Drawn to him, she accepts the position.
Who’s in it. More Than a Secretary stars Jean Arthur as Carol Baldwin, George Brent as Fred Gilbert, Lionel Stander as Ernest and Ruth Donnelly as Helen Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, More Than a Secretary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch More Than a Secretary page.
If you liked it. Fans of More Than a Secretary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch More Than a Secretary (1936)?
- In US, More Than a Secretary is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is More Than a Secretary worth watching?
- More Than a Secretary holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in More Than a Secretary?
- More Than a Secretary stars Jean Arthur, George Brent, Lionel Stander, Ruth Donnelly and Reginald Denny.
- When was More Than a Secretary released?
- More Than a Secretary was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.